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News - Father Daniel GriffithThe Holiness of God and the Restoration of Humanity - Father Griffith&apos;s Christmas Homilyhttps://lourdesmpls.org/news/the-holiness-of-god-and-the-restoration-of-humanity-father-griffiths-christmas-homily
“Awake, mankind! For your sake God has become man. Awake, you who sleep, rise up from the dead, and Christ will enlighten you. I tell you again: for your sake, God became man…https://lourdesmpls.org/news/the-holiness-of-god-and-the-restoration-of-humanity-father-griffiths-christmas-homilyMon, 24 Dec 2018 00:00:00 CST-0600The meaning of Emmanuel (God is with us), lifts our hearts at Christmashttps://lourdesmpls.org/news/the-meaning-of-emmanuel-god-is-with-us-lifts-our-hearts-at-christmas
At Christmas, with joyful hearts, we celebrate this awesome reality that out of love, God became one of us to redeem our very nature from within. Christmas can be celebrated from so many different aspects, but the word that sums up Christmas more than any other is Emmanuel, which means God with us. This is the beauty ...https://lourdesmpls.org/news/the-meaning-of-emmanuel-god-is-with-us-lifts-our-hearts-at-christmasMon, 17 Dec 2018 00:00:00 CST-0600Advent provides Christians the opportunity to enter into God&apos;s quiet peacehttps://lourdesmpls.org/news/advent-provides-christians-the-opportunity-to-enter-into-gods-quiet-peace
Advent begins. Father Griffith shares a personal reflection about this season of expectant waiting, of joyful preparation.https://lourdesmpls.org/news/advent-provides-christians-the-opportunity-to-enter-into-gods-quiet-peaceWed, 05 Dec 2018 00:00:00 CST-0600As the Bishops return from Baltimore: Restorative Justice offers a positive path forwardhttps://lourdesmpls.org/news/aaaaa
Father Griffith writes about Restorative Justice, and how it can address harm and promote accountability and healing in the Church.https://lourdesmpls.org/news/aaaaaSat, 17 Nov 2018 00:00:00 CST-0600Stewardship is Integral to Holiness and Necessary for Missionhttps://lourdesmpls.org/news/stewardship-is-integral-to-holiness-and-necessary-for-mission
Our commitment to stewardship is integral to holiness and necessary for a fruitful mission. As we begin our 2018 Stewardship Renewal, Father Griffith shares his thoughts on stewardship; how a Christian steward is a person whose prayer leads to a constant awareness that God is the creator of all blessings in life, and three of the ways we are called to be Christian Stewards.https://lourdesmpls.org/news/stewardship-is-integral-to-holiness-and-necessary-for-missionThu, 01 Nov 2018 00:00:00 CDT-0500Where We Have Been, Where We Are Going!https://lourdesmpls.org/news/where-we-have-been-where-we-are-going
In his annual letter to the parish, Father Griffith shares his thoughts on the past year at Our Lady of Lourdes, and takes a look ahead at the year to come for our vibrant urban parish.https://lourdesmpls.org/news/where-we-have-been-where-we-are-goingWed, 26 Sep 2018 00:00:00 CDT-0500I Am With You in Spirithttps://lourdesmpls.org/news/from-fr-griffith-i-am-with-you-in-spirit
The Lourdes Block Party - where the community gathers to celebrate the gifts of: summer, our parish community; and the first neighborhood of Minneapolis. Indeed, a great combination!https://lourdesmpls.org/news/from-fr-griffith-i-am-with-you-in-spiritFri, 20 Jul 2018 00:00:00 CDT-0500Fr. Griffith&apos;s Letter Regarding the Archdiocesan Bankruptcy Settlementhttps://lourdesmpls.org/news/fr-griffiths-letter-regarding-the-archdiocesan-bankruptcy-settlement
The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis announced Thursday that it had reached a consensual agreement with victim survivors and insurers definitively resolving bankruptcy claims against the Archdiocese. Fr. Griffith shares more about the announcement in this letter.https://lourdesmpls.org/news/fr-griffiths-letter-regarding-the-archdiocesan-bankruptcy-settlementSat, 02 Jun 2018 00:00:00 CDT-0500Important Updates and News from Father Griffithhttps://lourdesmpls.org/news/important-updates-and-news-from-fr-griffith-may-12-2018
Father Griffith shares an update on his reappointment to another term as pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes; the appointment of Fr. David Haschka, S.J. to Our Lady of Lourdes as part time senior associate, and news regarding key staff assignments.https://lourdesmpls.org/news/important-updates-and-news-from-fr-griffith-may-12-2018Sat, 12 May 2018 00:00:00 CDT-0500The Outstretched Hand of the Risen Christhttps://lourdesmpls.org/news/the-outstretched-hand-of-the-risen-christ
As Easter was approaching this year, one image kept returning to me in prayer, in my reading and while on retreat: the outstretched hand of God. Scripture abounds with this image of the saving power of God’s hand. The psalms say that God’s right hand will save you from the torrent. In Jeremiah, Deuteronomy, and in Exodus we hear of the strong hand and outstretched arm of God - saving his people. We also see the image of God’s hand in sacred art and theology. Recall Michelangelo’s “Creation of Adam” from the Sistine Chapel. The powerful image of God’s outstretched hand giving life to Adam – giving him the spark of the divine.https://lourdesmpls.org/news/the-outstretched-hand-of-the-risen-christMon, 02 Apr 2018 00:00:00 CDT-0500In the Truth of the Resurrection the Sadness of Death Gives Way to the Bright Promise of Immortalityhttps://lourdesmpls.org/news/in-the-truth-of-the-resurrection-the-sadness-of-death-gives-way-to-the-bright-promise-of-immortality
When Christians gather each year to celebrate Easter, we gather as a people of hope who believe in a God who keeps his promises. As St. John Paul II taught us, “we are an Easter people and Alleluia is our song.” For Christians, the resurrection of Christ is not an abstraction or a theory, but rather a deep truth of our faith that gives meaning to our lives, purpose to our journey, and hope in the midst of trial and suffering.https://lourdesmpls.org/news/in-the-truth-of-the-resurrection-the-sadness-of-death-gives-way-to-the-bright-promise-of-immortalitySun, 01 Apr 2018 00:00:00 CDT-0500Catholic Social Teaching Sheds Light on Important Contemporary Issueshttps://lourdesmpls.org/news/catholic-social-teaching-sheds-light-on-important-contemporary-issues
Lent is a season of conversion whereby, among other things, we practice almsgiving - a resolute commitment to live charity and justice. With this in mind, I would like to briefly apply the wisdom of Catholic Social Teaching to a number of contemporary issues that are on the mind of many of us these days.https://lourdesmpls.org/news/catholic-social-teaching-sheds-light-on-important-contemporary-issuesSat, 10 Mar 2018 00:00:00 CST-0600The Providential Care of Godhttps://lourdesmpls.org/news/a-place-of-beauty-where-everyone-can-experience-god
Father Griffith&apos;s Feast Day Homily: &quot;Beauty in the Western philosophic tradition is a transcendental - along with truth and goodness. Through these, we are able to touch the very essence of God. In the sacred liturgy, God communicates with us through sign and symbol and thus the beauty of our churches and liturgy help disclose His living presence. Many of us worked so hard and sacrificed to renovate Lourdes because the beauty helps raise our minds and heart in worship of God.&quot;https://lourdesmpls.org/news/a-place-of-beauty-where-everyone-can-experience-godMon, 12 Feb 2018 00:00:00 CST-0600Beauty for Mission: New Renovation of Lourdes Helps Lift Our Hearts to Godhttps://lourdesmpls.org/news/beauty-for-mission-new-renovation-of-lourdes-helps-lift-our-hearts-to-god
We celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, Sunday, February 11th and this year will be an extra special celebration. In addition to our Masses and Fleur de lis Awards, we will rededicate our newly restored church interior, the completed project of our Jubilee Year work. In this letter, Father Griffith shares his thoughts about the significance of the details in this work, and how Catholic liturgy, art and architecture converge to create a place of beauty, where everyone can experience God!https://lourdesmpls.org/news/beauty-for-mission-new-renovation-of-lourdes-helps-lift-our-hearts-to-godThu, 08 Feb 2018 00:00:00 CST-0600An Important Update from Father Griffith: Sts. Cyril &amp; Methodius and our Jubilee Fund Successhttps://lourdesmpls.org/news/an-important-update-from-father-griffith
Father Griffith shares two updates in this letter: his appointment as parochial administrator of Sts. Cyril and Methodius in Northeast Minneapolis, which will be in addition to his current roles here at Lourdes and at the St. Thomas law school; and the success of our Jubilee Fund and the recent gifts that will allow us to complete the church interior projects.https://lourdesmpls.org/news/an-important-update-from-father-griffithSat, 30 Dec 2017 00:00:00 CST-0600Christmas Celebrates the Incarnation of God - Jesus Christ, the Light of the World!https://lourdesmpls.org/news/christmas-celebrates-the-incarnation-of-god-jesus-christ-the-light-of-the-world
When we think of Christmas, there are many images and symbols that flood to mind, but no symbol is more prominent to the meaning of Christmas than light. Father Griffith shares his reflections about light; the references to light in the readings for the celebration of the Nativity of Our Lord; and what becoming a source of light means to all of us here at Our Lady of Lourdes.https://lourdesmpls.org/news/christmas-celebrates-the-incarnation-of-god-jesus-christ-the-light-of-the-worldWed, 20 Dec 2017 00:00:00 CST-0600Father Griffith: Cultural Reckoning Provides Opportunity for Accountability and Healinghttps://lourdesmpls.org/news/father-griffith-cultural-reckoning-provides-opportunity-for-accountability-and-healing
In this letter, Father Griffith talks about the cultural reckoning taking place and the rolling tide of harassment and misconduct allegations. He addresses this important issue through the prism of our Catholic faith. In addition, he shares an update on an invitation Our Lady of Lourdes has accepted to be a pilot parish for a Restorative Justice and Healing program in this Archdiocese.https://lourdesmpls.org/news/father-griffith-cultural-reckoning-provides-opportunity-for-accountability-and-healingThu, 30 Nov 2017 00:00:00 CST-0600Father Griffith on Relevant Radio, &quot;Creating a Culture of Encounter&quot;https://lourdesmpls.org/news/father-griffith-on-relevant-radio
Father Griffith was interviewed on Relevant Radio this week and he talked about the Culture of Encounter series at Our Lady of Lourdes. Here is more on the schedule for these upcoming Adult Formation talks and events and the podcast.https://lourdesmpls.org/news/father-griffith-on-relevant-radioFri, 10 Nov 2017 00:00:00 CST-0600Gratitude is Key to Living a Spirituality of Stewardshiphttps://lourdesmpls.org/news/gratitude-is-key-to-living-a-spirituality-of-stewardship
Father Griffith talks about a culture of stewardship, and takes a personal look at gratitude, in this kick-off to our call for Stewardship.https://lourdesmpls.org/news/gratitude-is-key-to-living-a-spirituality-of-stewardshipThu, 09 Nov 2017 00:00:00 CST-0600Update on Important Developments from Father Griffith/documents/2017/10/Lourdes%20Letter%20Oct.%202017.pdf
Father Griffith shared an update in this letter regarding important developments here at Our Lady of Lourdes.https://lourdesmpls.org/news/update-on-important-developments-from-father-griffithSat, 07 Oct 2017 00:00:00 CDT-0500